Carrie Zaharakis
Fairlight,Australia
Summary
Motivated, compassionate and patient-focused Registered Nurse with a total of eight years’ experience working in acute surgical, medical and critical care settings, seeking to advance my expertise through furthering my post graduate studies. Passionate about evidence-based practice, patient advocacy and professional development, I aim to integrate advanced clinical knowledge and leadership skills to enhance patient outcomes and contribute to the future of healthcare.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE
St Vincent’s Hospital Emergency Department
08.2022 - Current
- Resource nursing: providing clinical support to the cubicle nurses and assisting in the resuscitation bays and responding to Code Blues within the department.
- Performing diagnostics including ECGs, venepuncture and cannulation for routine bloods, urine pathology, wound swabs and dressings.
- Following up on patients’ results and escalating to the appropriate party for plans of treatment.
- Efficient insertion and care of indwelling devices including nasogastric tubes and indwelling catheters.
- Rapid assessment and intervention in high-pressure situations whilst prioritising tasks in order of importance.
- Strong ability to work closely with doctors, paramedics and healthcare disciplines to ensure optimal patient care.
- Appropriately managing and deescalating behaviours of concern in response to Code Blacks.
- Sound efficiency in HIRAID documentation and protocols of care.
- Undertake S4/S8 drug counts and ordering of stock.
ENDORSED ENROLLED NURSE
St Vincent’s Hospital Xavier 7S
02.2017 - 07.2022
- Acute orthopaedic trauma, gynaecology, urology and plastics ward.
- Application and monitoring of both skin and skeletal traction.
- Microvascular monitoring of skin flaps.
- Care of surgical drains and monitoring of output.
- Continuous bladder irrigation and catheter care.
- Post-operative patient care and education.
- Complex wound care including VAC dressings.
- Part of the ACCELERATE Trial run by the Australian National University.
ENROLLED NURSE
St Vincent’s Hospital Xavier 10N
08.2016 - 02.2017
- Acute medical coronary care unit.
- Observing continuous IV Heparin infusions, monitoring the APTT and adjusting infusion rate as per protocol.
- Performing ECGs; continuous monitoring of heart rhythms on telemetry and being aware of any abnormalities / arrhythmias that require prompt attention and intervention.
- Underwater Seal Chest Drain management.
- Checking patients’ magnesium and potassium levels and alerting medical team of electrolyte imbalances.
- Escorting patients, on telemetry, to medical imaging.
WARD CLERK
Operating Theatre, Prince of Wales Private Hospital
11.2013 - 08.2016
- Liaise with medical sales representatives on upcoming surgical cases.
- Organising and delivering training for new administrative staff.
- Collate theatre staff timesheets.
Education
GRAD CERT IN CRITICAL CARE -
University of Technology
09-2025
BACHELOR OF NURSING -
University of Technology
11.2021
DIPLOMA OF NURSING - undefined
Nepean TAFE, Kingswood
05.2016
CERTIFICATE OF YOUTH WORK - undefined
Victoria University
12.2011
Skills
- ASSIST accredited
- Advanced Life Support certified
- Mental First Aid and Suicide Alertness for Everyone (SafeTalk)
- Ability to recognise deteriorating patients and act accordingly
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, understanding the high importance of regularly communicating with patients to provide updates on their care
- Ability to determine the correct policies and pathways for presenting problems with an understanding of potential differential diagnoses
- Falls Lead and National Hand Hygiene Auditor
- Multiple nominations for the Deltra Goodrem “Angels & Heroes Nursing Recognition Program”
- Nursing Award 2024 for Comprehensive Nursing Care
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE
St Vincent’s Hospital Emergency Department
08.2022 - Current
ENDORSED ENROLLED NURSE
St Vincent’s Hospital Xavier 7S
02.2017 - 07.2022
ENROLLED NURSE
St Vincent’s Hospital Xavier 10N
08.2016 - 02.2017
WARD CLERK
Operating Theatre, Prince of Wales Private Hospital
11.2013 - 08.2016
DIPLOMA OF NURSING - undefined
Nepean TAFE, Kingswood
CERTIFICATE OF YOUTH WORK - undefined
Victoria University
GRAD CERT IN CRITICAL CARE -
University of Technology
BACHELOR OF NURSING -
University of Technology
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